Farhan Akhtar: Hero

Farhan Akhtar, Bollywood actor and director.

In India a rape is reported every 20 minutes (if this Guardian report is reliable). Whether in India or Steubenville, U.S.A women should not be subject to unwanted or non-consensual sex. Justifying rape on religious grounds or with the disgusting defense attorney tactic of smearing the victim is not just morally indefensible but thoughtlessly stupid and should be against the law.

To all our straight men out there: if she doesn’t want it or has not positively said “Yes” while not under duress then go home and get the lube. That’s what your right/left hand is for. (Advice also for gay men and Catholic priests).